There are many more cars, vans and lorries on our roads than motorcycles and drivers' attitudes towards motorcyclists vary considerably. Most fail, often unintentionally, to anticipate the behaviour of a motorcyclist or the fact that they are actually on the road.

Sadly motorcyclists are 45 times more likely to be killed than a car driver and the figures are rising. As a motorist, you can help lower this statistic by becoming more motorcycle aware.

Remember, you're bigger than them

Remember, you're bigger than them

1

Be alert

Motorcycles can be on any road at any time so always be on the look out for them, particularly at junctions or when overtaking or changing lanes

2

Distance

Assume that a motorcycle is much closer than it actually is - because of its size, it may look further away